Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Memorial to the 1881 Eyemouth Fishing Disaster
In or near Ayton.
Memorial to the 1881 Eyemouth Fishing Disaster — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Reston · 6.8 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Memorial to the 1881 Eyemouth Fishing Disaster is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Eyemouth Museum offers a glimpse into the fishing and social heritage of Eyemouth, featuring exhibits that tell the stories of local people and significant events, including the Eyemouth Fishing Disaster of 1881. It serves as a museum, visitor information centre, exhibition gallery, and gift shop, all run by dedicated volunteers.
Place summary
The Memorial to the 1881 Eyemouth Fishing Disaster is located in central Scotland. It commemorates the lives lost during a severe storm that struck Eyemouth, resulting in the sinking of fishing boats. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the perilous nature of the fishing industry in the 19th century.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8729, -2.0918
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD14 5EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Reston — 6.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–4pm from April to October
- Official site
- eyemouthmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5282938549 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Memorial to the 1881 Eyemouth Fishing Disaster?
- Memorial to the 1881 Eyemouth Fishing Disaster is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD14 5EY).
- What is Memorial to the 1881 Eyemouth Fishing Disaster?
- Memorial to the 1881 Eyemouth Fishing Disaster — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Memorial to the 1881 Eyemouth Fishing Disaster?
- The nearest railway station is Reston, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD14 5EY.
- Is Memorial to the 1881 Eyemouth Fishing Disaster free to visit?
- Yes, Memorial to the 1881 Eyemouth Fishing Disaster is free to enter.
- How do I get to Memorial to the 1881 Eyemouth Fishing Disaster?
- The nearest railway station is Reston, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD14 5EY.